Let the Platform Build Itself - Using AI to Construct an Internal Developer Platform With CNCF Tools

Explore how artificial intelligence can revolutionize platform engineering by automatically constructing Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs) through natural language descriptions in this 26-minute conference talk from CNCF. Discover the transformative potential of large language models, AI agents, and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that can reason about infrastructure requirements, policies, workflows, and developer experience patterns to compose fully operational platforms using CNCF projects including Crossplane, Backstage, Argo CD, and Kyverno. Witness a live demonstration where an AI system, guided by natural language input and assisted by MCP servers, builds a functioning platform in real-time, showcasing how this approach can accelerate platform engineering, reduce cognitive load, and transform human roles from builders to architects of intent.